University of Maryland Medical Center faculty, staff, residents, fellows, and students of all the UMB professional schools are invited to attend the Hospice and Palliative Care Interest Group meeting on Feb. 22, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Round Room of the Weinberg Pavilion at UMMC.

The meeting is titled “Existential Despair and Dignity Preservation at Life’s End,” with Shapir Rosenberg, MD, as group leader.

Click here to learn more about the meeting and the group, which aims to promote awareness and enrich our understanding of caregiving. In monthly gatherings, group members will explore topics related to caring for seriously ill and dying patients through various forms of art.